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Red Teaming: 5 Questions Every IT Leader Wants Answered
Many companies invest in firewalls, endpoint protection, and awareness training, assuming that this puts them in a strong position. But the reality...
Stronger Together: usd AG Joins Security Network Munich
We are convinced that real progress in cyber security can only be achieved through open knowledge sharing and collaboration. That is why we...
Key Topics, Implementation, and Challenges: The 7 Most Important Questions About ISO 42001
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has long become a part of our everyday lives. But AI is not only gaining importance in day-to-day...
Lively Discussions and Exciting CTFs: The usd Hackertage and usd Hacking Night
On November 7, 2025, our offices in Neu-Isenburg, Cologne, and Munich opened their doors to anyone who not only wants to understand IT security and...
OWASP Top 10 2025 Released: Our Insights and Contribution
The OWASP Top 10 is considered the global standard for web application security. It highlights the main risks and indicates where companies should...
EU AI Act: The 7 Most Important Questions
The EU AI Act establishes the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. What was previously considered a...
From Windows 10 to 11: Pentest Protects Against Vulnerabilities After Migration
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10, forcing many companies to switch to Windows 11. This not only offers new features but...
DORA Requirements Become More Concrete: Further RTS and ITS Published
Original publication date: July 30, 2024. Since this blog post was published, the final versions of the RTS and ITS have been released. You can find...
Science Meets Practice – Working Together for More Information Security: Teaching Cooperation at TU Darmstadt
How do you convey complex security concepts in a comprehensible way? And how do you get students excited about a topic that is often considered...
usd AG Initiates Cyber Security Roundtable Munich - Kick-off at the Oktoberfest
The newly established Cyber Security Roundtable Munich aims to promote professional exchange, regional networking and personal dialogue within the...
Revealing XSS Vulnerabilities in Web Application Pentests: Understanding the Risk
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is one of the most well-known vulnerabilities in web applications, yet our security analysts at usd HeroLab encounter it...
POLAVIS GmbH Commits to the Highest Security Standards in Healthcare
POLAVIS GmbH has established itself as a leading company for networking in patient care with innovative software solutions for clinics. The...